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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.36, 859.73 and 548.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.36, 859.73 and 548.51 is: 756.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.36 : 859.73 = 548.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.36/859.73 = 548.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.36x = 859.73 × 548.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.36x = 471,563.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,563.46/623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.49

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